Nissan recalling 372,250 Pathfinders and Infiniti QX4s

1931Chevy · 10-07-2007, 11:25 AM

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/07/n...infiniti-qx4s/

Due to insufficient coating on the fuel filler tube, Nissan is recalling 372,250 Pathfinders and Infiniti QX4's. The model years in question are 1997-2001, and it's mainly for vehicles in the Northeast where there are large amounts of road salt in the winter.

According to the NHTSA, if an opening develops at the lower mounting bracket of the metal fuel filler tube, the salt and water can corrode the it. If that gets so bad that holes develop in the tube, gas will leak from the vehicle and become a fire hazard.

The recall begins on November 26 and applies to vehicles sold or registered in these states: Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Nissan dealers will replace the assembly. Owners can call Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

FordFan · 10-07-2007, 11:36 AM

Second recall this year about a possible fire, is Nissan the Japanese Ford?

usa1 · 10-07-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FordFan

Second recall this year about a possible fire, is Nissan the Japanese Ford?

No. Nissan is trying to keep up with Toyota in a recalls war.

Mark

scotted73 · 10-07-2007, 05:17 PM

Why not replace the assembly on all of the affected vehicles? A Pathfinder from the southwest could wind up in the "salt-belt" and eventually suffer from corrosion.
These could be military-family owned or a college student.
*I see from the link that someone else has pointed this out as well.

ScottyFLM · 10-07-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FordFan

Second recall this year about a possible fire, is Nissan the Japanese Ford?

haven't heard much from ford lately

blank disk · 10-07-2007, 07:28 PM

That's a lot for them. Is that every one they sold?

GM-Joe · 10-07-2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FordFan

Second recall this year about a possible fire, is Nissan the Japanese Ford?

No, not even the Japanese Dodge; seems like Dodge even blows Nissan away in the most recent JD Powers.

Gm786 · 10-08-2007, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by usa1

No. Nissan is trying to keep up with Toyota in a recalls war.

Mark

Wait. Maybe they are.

More recalls for Nissan regarding something that can catch on fire or start a fire. Great.

This isn't good for their image.

hrcslam · 10-08-2007, 07:46 AM

Ouch. Recalls suck. Even the ones GM releases about stickers or tail gate cables. Wow, the difference in recalls are a huge factor here too. Fire for Nissan Stickers for GM.

P.S The sticker recall is old.

GM-Joe · 10-08-2007, 12:08 PM

These two vehicles had to have been the ugliest truck based SUV's on the market; it's amazing the sold so many, especially with the poor quality surveys.

Olds88 · 10-08-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GM-Joe

No, not even the Japanese Dodge; seems like Dodge even blows Nissan away in the most recent JD Powers.

I think the fact that so many Dodge vehicles have the new HEMI, which is one tough motor, has helped their scores.

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scotted73 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Drives: 2007 Outlook XR AWD Posts: 89	Re: Nissan recalling 372,250 Pathfinders and Infiniti QX4s Why not replace the assembly on all of the affected vehicles? A Pathfinder from the southwest could wind up in the "salt-belt" and eventually suffer from corrosion. These could be military-family owned or a college student. *I see from the link that someone else has pointed this out as well.

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hrcslam 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado Sprins, CO Drives: 2001 Chevy Suburban Rollin on 22's Posts: 901	Re: Nissan recalling 372,250 Pathfinders and Infiniti QX4s Ouch. Recalls suck. Even the ones GM releases about stickers or tail gate cables. Wow, the difference in recalls are a huge factor here too. Fire for Nissan Stickers for GM. P.S The sticker recall is old. __________________ "That's the new GM, may it long live" -Washington Times. Only an American Car can have 500+hp, go from 0-60 in under 4 secs., top out at almost 200mph, and still get 24 mpg (2008 standards). Volt=Electric Car (it is a series hybrid.............sometimes) An Electric Car Always. If you got a chance check out http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2597944 and rate my ride plz. 2001 Chevy Suburban (The one in the Avatar) 2006 Saturn Ion (wifes car)

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GM-Joe 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Drives: 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo Posts: 1,308	Re: Nissan recalling 372,250 Pathfinders and Infiniti QX4s These two vehicles had to have been the ugliest truck based SUV's on the market; it's amazing the sold so many, especially with the poor quality surveys. __________________ Current: 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 10 (retired 11/12/2007; 219,986 mi.) Dead: 1983 Datsun 280 ZX by Nissan (146,857 mi.) 1986 Lincoln Mercury Lynx (64K mi.) 1979 Chrysler Cordoba w/ Corinthian Leather seats (130K mi.) 1976 Dodge Charger (130K mi.)

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